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Prepare to Compete Podcast

Prepare to Compete Podcast

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Prepare to Compete Podcast: Guiding veterans and active-duty service members on pivotal topics: VA Disability Benefits, Real Estate strategies, and Entrepreneurship insights tailored for the military mindset. Beyond the basics, we delve into how these areas influence personal well-being, family ties, and financial prowess. For those who've served and their families, this is your compass for navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in every life arena.© 2026 Prepare to Compete Podcast Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Political Science Politics & Government Self-Help Success
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  • 100% P&T Benefits S6 E7
    Jan 5 2026

    100% P&T is more than a monthly check—it can unlock major cost-saving benefits that many Veterans miss. In this episode, we break down the real-world value of 100% P&T, including healthcare that can replace a “second mortgage,” property tax relief that creates long-term savings, vehicle perks like registration benefits, and a powerful homebuying advantage through the VA loan funding fee waiver (plus the “income boost” that can help qualifying Veterans). If you’re rated—or working toward a rating—this is the roadmap to benefits that can change your bottom line.

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:03:00 100% P&T isn’t just money

    00:06:00 VA Healthcare Benefits: What 100% Service-Connected Veterans Get

    00:11:00 Property Tax Exemptions: The Lifetime Savings Many Disabled Veterans Miss

    00:15:00 Disabled Veteran Vehicle Benefits: Registration, Plates, and More

    00:19:00 VA Loan Advantage for 100% P&T: Funding Fee Waiver + Stronger Buying Power

    ✅ Download the 2026 VA Benefits Pay Chart: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/ZfQvjLys

    Join the Veteran Community: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/kVcTNJtX/checkout

    🎖️🔗 Schedule A Call: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/help

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power!

    🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    24 mins
  • Is a 50-Year Mortgage a Trap or a Tool? S6 E6
    Dec 22 2025

    50 year mortgage, 50-year mortgage, long term mortgage, ultra long mortgage, VA loan, VA home loan, veteran homeownership, veterans for veterans, Prepare to Compete, Kavon Jones, Kenneth Davis, housing affordability, rent vs buy, real estate 2025, Nevada real estate, military home buying, active duty homeownership, VA loan tips, home buying strategy, real estate investing

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Is a 50-Year Mortgage a Trap or a Tool? (Hook)

    02:42 – Why Housing Feels Broken: Prices, Wages & Rent vs Buy

    04:14 – From 15 to 30 to 40–50 Years: How Longer Mortgages Change the Payment

    07:52 – VA Loans & Local Markets: What a 50-Year Term Could Mean for Veterans

    13:17 – Investors, Supply, Appreciation & Who Really Wins

    22:54 – Debt, Lifestyle & AI: The Bigger Economic Problem Behind 50-Year Loans

    30:58 – Buying Earlier vs Never Buying: Rethinking the American Dream

    41:25 – Action Plan: How Active Duty & Veterans Can Position Themselves to Own

    ✅ Download the 2026 VA Benefits Pay Chart: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/ZfQvjLys

    Join the Veteran Community: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/kVcTNJtX/checkout

    🎖️🔗 Schedule A Call: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/help

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power!

    🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    51 mins
  • VA COLA Increase 2026: What This Year’s 2.8% Raise Really Means for Veterans S6 E5
    Nov 10 2025

    The 2026 VA COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) is official — and that means a 2.8% increase in monthly compensation for veterans receiving VA disability, DIC, or pension benefits.

    In this video, the Prepare to Compete team breaks down exactly what this raise means for veterans at 50% and 100% service connection, when you’ll see it reflected in your pay, and whether it’s enough to keep up with inflation.

    You’ll also hear practical advice on how to stay financially strong in 2026 — from budgeting tips and benefit updates to strategies every veteran should know to make the most of their increase.

    ✅ Download the Veteran Success Blueprint ebooks at vets4vetsinfo.com for resources to navigate VA claims and maximize your benefits.

    Join the Veteran Community for Free: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/offers/Z97W2vqP/checkout?coupon_code=VET2024

    🎖️🔗 For VA More Information: https://www.vets4vetsinfo.com/Help

    00:00 — COLA 2026: What Changes & Who It Affects

    01:00 — Why This Matters Now (context & veteran impact)

    02:15 — What COLA Is & How VA Uses SSA’s Rate

    05:00 — Real Dollars: 2.8% Examples at 50% vs 100% (no dependents)

    07:00 — Is 2.8% Enough? Inflation Reality & Smart Money Tips

    10:20 — When You’ll See It + Retro/Eff. Dates: How Back Pay Calculates

    14:20 — Action Checklist: Direct Deposit, Dependents, VA.gov/ID.me Logins

    17:10 — Bottom Line & How to Get Help (claims, appeals, planning)

    🛑 Please note: We pride ourselves on providing reliable and accurate information. However, all information given in these videos is educational and should serve as a starting point in your individual research journey. We highly recommend contacting trusted experts for individual consultations regarding topics covered in our content. Remember, knowledge is power!

    🧠💪➡️ DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION IS RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. Always do your own due diligence!

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    18 mins
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